Trade Marketing Manager

Joseph Joseph Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading houseware brand is looking for a Trade Marketing Manager to drive marketing initiatives across Europe. The role involves strategic planning, project execution, and collaboration with sales teams to enhance in-store visibility and consumer engagement. Candidates should have experience in trade marketing, supplier management, and strong project leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and additional perks like healthcare support and training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance related bonus

Pension contribution

Exclusive staff discount

24/7 healthcare appointment support

External private employee wellbeing support

Access to Perkbox

Volunteer days

Team Recognition scheme

Training and Development

Cycle to work scheme

Parental Leave support

Holiday trading (buy/sell)

Extra holiday days for long service

Qualifications

• Experience in trade marketing or commercial marketing roles.
• Proven experience in supplier management and budgeting.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing initiatives execution across Europe for trade.
• Manage budgets to ensure maximum impact and alignment.
• Plan and execute merchandising with key partners.
• Coordinate display production and in-store execution.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing for promotional calendars.

Skills

Trade marketing experience

Supplier management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Planogram software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital asset management tools

Job description

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life.

Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Trade Marketing Manager to lead the execution of marketing initiatives across Europe that drive in-store visibility, consumer engagement, and commercial success across our wholesale channels. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills with a keen understanding of the retail landscape.

What you will be doing:

• Strategic & Financial Planning:
• Quantify value creation for trade marketing initiatives and ensure alignment with broader commercial objectives.
• Track actual returns against business cases and report on ROI for all projects and campaigns.
• Manage trade marketing budgets efficiently, ensuring maximum impact and alignment with premium positioning.
• Project & Campaign Execution:
• Plan and execute merchandising and sales days across key accounts and retail partners.
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing schedules for merchandising updates and display maintenance.
• Develop and implement cost‑effective, scalable temporary display solutions tailored to various store formats.
• Source and manage suppliers for display production, POS materials, in‑store execution alongside coordinating events, trade shows, and other in‑store activities.
• Plan and execute in‑store activations, POS materials, and merchandising guidelines that reflect premium brand standards.
• Retail Environment Optimization:
• Support the Sales Account Managers with negotiation for premium space and display extensions to enhance product visibility and shopper engagement.
• Create and optimize planograms to maximize product range and availability in‑store.
• Map retail stores and tailor execution strategies to store‑specific layouts and consumer behavior.
• Asset & Content Management:
• Log, track, and manage all physical merchandising assets and furniture to ensure optimal usage and placement.
• Syndicate digital trade marketing assets across retail partners and internal systems.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of merchandising tools and assets for use across the business.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration:
• Collate project briefs include space availability, design guidelines, and commercial objectives.
• Coordinate the design process in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Manage the end‑to‑end communication for project execution across sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
• Lead negotiation and approval processes for quotes from design, print, and fabrication vendors.
• Support the Head of Commercial Planning with retailer insight reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to create promotional calendars and campaigns that drive sell‑in and sell‑out.

What we need from you:

• Experience in trade marketing, retail execution, or commercial marketing roles.
• Proven experience in supplier management, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in planogram software and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital asset management tools is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is a benefit.

What you’ll get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry‑over scheme
• Season‑ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service